“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:1 When I reminisce over the years I’m amazed and humbled by my abundance of blessings. My father has cared for me on every step of my journey. Even when I didn’t deserve it, and believe me there’s been many times my behavior has been less than Christian. I’m not proud to admit that, but it’s the truth. He’s brought me a long way from the person I was. I’m in awe of the works God performs on a daily basis in my life. He’s done what I’d considered to be impossible and continually demonstrates to me his awesome power. It’s common for single moms to feel that life handed them a bum deal. You may feel cheated that your dream fell apart. Be honest about your feelings and mourn for your loss, but don’t fail to count your blessings. I’ve recorded my prayers and blessings in a prayer and blessings journal. In these journals I’ve written my thoughts, prayers, blessings, … [Read more...]